Going Retro in your Teen Girl’s Room
Decorating during the 60’s was very fun and exciting. It was about tie dye, flower power, peace symbols, and Woodstock. Over time this fad has went out and came back in and right now it is in. Your teen girl can have the retro look in her room today and be in style.
The sixties were known for their bold, striking colors. For her walls, use a combination of bright psychedelic colors to get the sixties mood right. You could also have a block design, on the walls, where each block is painted in a striking color different from the next. For this, just use masking tape to mark off your blocks, and then paint inside the tape and allow drying. Try not to overdo this by going on every wall. One wall done in this block art style will do just fine. Still on the walls, why not add a little flower power to complete the retro hippie touch. You may do this by painting or stenciling brightly colored daisies on her walls.
Use your imagination when it comes to furnishings. Back in the 60’s the mood was happy and playful so you can create this look with blow-up chairs or bean bags. Take all the wooden furniture and paint it white. Add a disco ball to the room by taking down the old ceiling light fixture and put up a spinning disco ball. Don’t forget to purchase a lava lamp to finish the look. You can find all of these retro decorations at a discount store. You may want to add some incense on her night stand for her to light up and relax to.
You want to place a shag rug on the floor. The 60’s were well known for their looks in rugs and the shag look was very popular. You can get a jewel toned rug or psychedelic rug. You may find that a shag area rug balances the room out.
For her wall art, dust off your vintage vinyl and classic rock album covers and hang them on the walls. She will then have Lennon and the Rolling Stones watching over her while she sleeps.
When it comes to cushion covers you want them to be tie dye. You can do this at home together so both of you can enjoy the final look. Take some white linen and add any color you want to her room.
And while you set out to do up your teen’s room, remember that hippies were passionate about the freedom of expression; so make sure that you involve her as much as possible in letting her style shine so as to effectively express her personality in the room.
Home Decorating experts all agree that it is essential to use area rugs. And as discussed here one of the most popular ranges is the girls rugs.
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